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Nawazuddin Siddiqui Reflects on Preparing for Raman Raghav 2.0 Role After 10 Years

Analysed 24 Jun 2026·2 sources analysed·Entertainment
Nawazuddin Siddiqui Reflects on Preparing for Raman Raghav 2.0 Role After 10 YearsPreviousNext

Marking 10 years since the release of Anurag Kashyap's psychological thriller Raman Raghav 2.0, actor Nawazuddin Siddiqui recalls isolating himself in a secluded Lonavala hotel to prepare for his role as a remorseless serial killer. He memorised dialogues and sought to deeply understand the character's mindset, which viewed murder as routine and lacked moral conflict. The film gained cult status for its intense storytelling and Nawazuddin's acclaimed performance.

TBN's observations

First-hand measurement across 2 sources

We measured how 2 outlets covered this story. Coverage leans balanced overall (Left 0%, Centre 100%, Right 0%). Overall sentiment is positive (75/100). Lens Score 32/100 — low public interest.

Outlets analysed (first-hand measurement by TBN's Bias Engine):

  • news18— balanced framing, positive sentiment
  • hindustantimes— balanced framing, positive sentiment
Political Bias
0%100%0%
Sentiment
75%
AI analysis of 2 sources · Published under editorial oversight by The Balanced News
Analysed 24 Jun 2026· How this analysis is produced· Editorial standards· Corrections

AI Analysis

Political bias across 2 sources
● Left 0%● Center 100%● Right 0%

The articles focus on the artistic and professional aspects of Nawazuddin Siddiqui's role preparation without engaging in political discourse. They present the actor's perspective and the film's reception neutrally, emphasizing cinematic achievement rather than political viewpoints.

Sentiment — Positive (75/100)

The tone across the articles is largely positive, highlighting Nawazuddin Siddiqui's dedication and the film's critical acclaim. The sentiment reflects admiration for the actor's immersive method and the movie's lasting impact, without expressing controversy or negativity.

How 2 sources covered this story

Each source's own headline, political lean, and sentiment — so you can see framing differences at a glance.

Reviewed byAniket Awate· Culture & Digital Media Writer· Edited byOjas Kale
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SourceTheir headlineBiasSentiment
news18Nawazuddin Siddiqui 'Stayed In Shady Hotel', Isolated Himself To Prepare For Raman Raghav 2.0 RoleCenterPositive
hindustantimes10 years of Raman Raghav 2.0: When Nawazuddin Siddiqui isolated himself to transform into a serial killer onscreenCenterPositive

Coverage timeline

hindustantimes broke this story on 23 Jun, 01:04 pm. Other outlets followed.

  1. 1
    hindustantimes23 Jun, 01:04 pm
    10 years of Raman Raghav 2.0: When Nawazuddin Siddiqui isolated himself to transform into a serial killer onscreen
  2. 2
    news1824 Jun, 05:50 am
    Nawazuddin Siddiqui 'Stayed In Shady Hotel', Isolated Himself To Prepare For Raman Raghav 2.0 Role

Lens Score breakdown

32/100
Public interest12/100
Coverage gap100%

Well-covered story — coverage matches public importance.

Story context

Category
Entertainment
Sources analysed
2
Last analysed
24 Jun 2026
Key entities
Raman RaghavNawazuddin SiddiquiPsyche (psychology)Psychological thrillerRamaCult followingSerial killerStorytellingHindi cinemaVicky KaushalPhilosophyMurder